Stephen Adegbite

Stephen Tunde Victor Adegbite (born 17 August 1968), is a Nigerian bishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, theologian, and public administrator. He serves as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel. He is also the Bishop of the Diocese of Ikeja and the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Early life and education Adegbite was born on 17 August 1968 in Oyo State, Nigeria. He has served in various capacities, including as Presbyter at Wesley Cathedral, Olowogbowo, Lagos (during which a new church building was constructed), Proto-Presbyter at Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu, Lagos (2012–2015), and Synod Secretary for both Trinity Church Council and Lagos Diocese. He was formerly Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Lagos State, and later Chairman of CCN Southwest. He has led Christian pilgrimages to Jerusalem and other holy sites for over 23 years. He also serves as Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel in Abuja.

Leadership in Christian organisations Adegbite has held ecumenical positions. He served as Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter (re-elected for a second term). He has been recognised for promoting interfaith harmony and Christian unity.

He is known as a preacher, scholar, and advocate for good governance, peace, and religious harmony in Nigeria. Africa Christian Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by CLIMA Awards and Magazine) Award of Excellence, presented by the Coalition of Nigerian Christian Bishops and Clerics (28 August 2025) Life Patron Award by the National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (November 2025) Meritorious Service Award by the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) (June 13, 2024)